*Warning; contains graphic description of injuries caused in a collision* Paddy recalls attending a fatal crash scene where a driver was fatally injured because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt NIAS NI Road Policing and Safety Belfast Harbour Police Emergency Nurses NI RoadSafeNI Charity Newdriverni Department for Infrastructure

Regular tyre checks are essential for safe driving. Look out for uneven wear, check your tread depth, and ensure your tyres are properly inflated. Small steps in tyre maintenance can make a big difference in your driving safety. #CheckTyres

Having fireworks at Halloween? You’ll need to have a fireworks licence. Apply before the Friday 18 October deadline: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/firew… Justice NI

Contact a Gas Safe Registered engineer and ask for a full gas safety check if you have doubts about the safety of your gas appliances: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/gas-s… #GasSafetyWeek @hsenigov Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

As part of the National Risk Register 30 Days 30 Ways campaign, the theme for Day 16 is ‘First Aid’. The importance of even basic first aid cannot be underestimated. Anyone can learn first aid, everyone can make a difference… act first, act fast. #BeReadyNI #30Days30Ways

It’s important to carry out regular vehicle checks, like oil and tyres, to make sure you’re ready for all kinds of weather. nidirect.gov.uk/articles/maint… Department for Infrastructure

Always respect the water by being aware of conditions and knowing your limits.🏊‍♀️ See someone in trouble in the water? Call 999 immediately and encourage the person to float on their back. 🔗 nifrs.org/home/staying-s… #30Days30WaysUK #BeReadyNI

It is important to remember the dangers of swimming in quarry water this summer 🔗Further info at: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/stayi… Don’t be dying to drown. Stay out, stay alive! Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service HSENI Northern Ireland Water Department for Infrastructure LCCC Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council MPANI PCSP Police Service NI

Our Firefighters personally donated to The Road Ahead Support Group yesterday evening. A charity to support those who have been affected by road traffic collisions in NI. A massive thank you to Niall Grimley who attended on behalf of the charity with a special guest appearance

NIFRS crews are currently carrying out firefighting operations at Forster Green Hospital, Saintfield Road, Belfast. We would advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible and nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed.

Make changes in your home to reduce your chances of falling: 💡Have good lighting at home so you can see clearly 🏠Organise the home to be clutter free 🚶Do regular exercise to improve strength & balance Follow our safety advice this #FallPreventionWeek: nifrs.org/home/staying-s…

Firefighters remain at the scene of a large fire at a derelict building on the Saintfield Road, Belfast. The incident has been scaled back however 2 Fire Appliances and an Aerial Appliance remain at the incident.

A large fire on the ground floor of a 3 storey derelict building on the Saintfield Road area of Belfast has now ended. Read our full statement here: nifrs.org/nifrs-statemen…

All boilers & fuel burning appliances can produce carbon monoxide so it’s important they are serviced annually by a qualified engineer. If your alarm activates or suspect carbon monoxide, isolate all possible sources, ventilate the property, get out & call your engineer.

NIFRS crews are currently carrying out firefighting operations at Forster Green Hospital, Saintfield Road, Belfast. We would advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible and ask nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed.

Ensure the side effects of your medication do not increase your chances of having a fall. Likewise, drinking alcohol can lead to loss of co-ordination & exaggerate the effects of some medicines. Our safety advice can help you prevent falls at home. 🔗nifrs.org/home/staying-s…

NIFRS crews are dealing with an ongoing incident at Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh, Carryduff. There are 9 Fire Appliances and 50 personnel carrying out firefighting operations. Members of the public should avoid the area, and nearby homeowners keep their windows and doors closed.

Further update to incident Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh, Carryduff. Fire has now been dealt with and all NIFRS have left the scene.

At 2:10pm, on 22nd Sep, NIFRS attended a minor incident at Victoria Square, Belfast. NIFRS isolated the electricity supply to an escalator and ensured it was left safe. The scene has been handed over to Victoria Square management. T

As students across NI move into new accommodations for the academic year, we are asking students to prioritise the importance of fire safety in student housing as part of Student Fire Safety Week, which begins today.📚 Follow our safety advice: nifrs.org/nifrs-urges-st…